Registered Dietitian

Position, Purpose, and Summary

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for coordinating diabetes and health education services for American Indian individuals receiving services from FAIHP. Health education may take place at the Health Project location, associated clinics, or outreach sites, including clients' homes. Leads group and individual nutrition counseling sessions. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for case management of diabetic clients in accordance with Indian Health Service Diabetes Standards of Care and the required Diabetes Care audit. The Registered Dietitian is part of a multi-disciplinary team working to establish services that enhance the health and well-being of the clients while developing their self-monitoring and/or healthier behaviors.

Essential Duties, Functions & Responsibilities

• Identifies individual and community health education needs and implements a strategy to address those needs, one-on-one or in group education events.
• Conducts individual one-to-one health education sessions on diabetes, nutrition, breastfeeding, or other health topics and develops a follow-up plan to monitor behavior modification.
• Provides case management of diabetes clients according to urban GPRA indicators and Indian Health Service diabetes audit indicators to ensure each client is receiving the standard screenings, evaluations, and follow-up.
• Ensures the successful implementation of the activities and services of the Special Diabetes for Indians (SDPI) program and assists in the delivery of Health Promotion/Disease Prevention activities.
• Submits monthly activity reports to the Director, annual diabetes care audits, and semi-annual grant progress reports.
• Participates in all required webinars, trainings, and workshops as is determined necessary or required for related grant programs.
• Develops and coordinates all outreach components/activities of the Diabetes Prevention/Risk Reduction and Maintenance Program.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement committee meetings and works with other department supervisors to ensure health promotion and a prevention focus is included in all center programs and services.
• Coordinates with in-house service providers to develop, implement, and monitor an individual case plan for each patient.
• Assists in the writing, research, and preparation of proposals for grant applications or renewals.
• Other duties as determined necessary for the position or agency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required Master’s Degree in Community Health or related field.
• Registered Dietitian, Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or Registered Nurse.
• Required Certified Diabetes Educator Certificate or willingness to become certified within two years.
• Strong knowledge of diabetes and diabetic diets, medications, and self-management techniques.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to work with culturally diverse populations, youth, and professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and/or sensitivity to the needs of the American Indian community/culture.
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours as required.